St. Clair Travel Guide
Dunedin
Popular places to visit
University of Otago
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Otago during your trip to Dunedin. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its charming cafes.
Larnach Castle
Discover tales of romance and tragedy, see rare Victorian furniture and take in stunning ocean vistas at New Zealand’s only castle.
The Octagon
Dunedin’s city center combines some of the city’s finest historic buildings with serene parkland and relaxed cafés.
Dunedin Town Hall
Watch rock concerts and classical music recitals at this auditorium, which is one of several facilities located in the Dunedin Centre.
Dunedin Botanic Garden
Spot native birdlife, admire thousands of colourful plant species and enjoy picnics on lush green lawns at this pretty public garden.
St. Clair Beach
Soak in the outdoor pool or take on the Pacific Ocean waves at one of New Zealand’s best surfing beaches.
Things to do
Larnach Castle and Gardens Admission Ticket
Otago Peninsula Wildlife Cruise with Monarch
Blue Penguins Pukekura Experience Otago Peninsula, New Zealand
Speight's Brewery Tour & Guided Tasting
Dunedin City and Coastal Views 3-Hour Small-Group Guided Tour
Top hotels in St. Clair
Hotel St Clair
"What a wonderful stay in Dunedin! From the moment I arrived, the property had everything I could have wanted — nothing was missing. The location is absolutely perfect. Waking up to a stunning ocean view from the balcony was a real highlight, and stepping out for a morning/afternoon walk along the ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Esplanade Apartments
"Accomodation had been double booked. Instead of cancelling the booking from their end the host messaged me on trivago, since I was expecting a message anyway for the login code, and you have to login to read messages I left it. Host also alerted trivago it was double booked, who did not contact me ..."
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Southern Cross
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Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Scenic Hotel Dunedin City
"Arrived to hotel no carpark to unload luggage due to roadworks, so double parked. Also no paid hotel car parking available either. Once inside my Mother who was having difficulty carrying her luggage asked for directions to our room and the staff didn’t even offer to help her with her bags to our ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Beach lodge motel
"Great motel but the owner handed me a $40 fine just as we were packing up as I charged my PHEV car off the plug. $2-3 cost of power but apparently is a safety issue. Paid the fine but it’s not warned about anywhere online or in person. If I had known before hand I would have happily not plugged in. ..."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
The Victoria Hotel Dunedin
"Service was good, room was tidy and clean"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around St. Clair
Calversham
Calversham is well liked for its restaurants and waterfront. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, St. Clair Beach and Tunnel Beach are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Saint Kilda
Beaches and bars are some things travellers note about Saint Kilda. Check out St. Clair Beach or Edgar Centre while you're familiarising yourself with the larger area.
South Dunedin
Travellers enjoy South Dunedin for its restaurants and waterfront. Consider checking out Edgar Centre while you're in the area.
Concord
While Concord isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Beach and St. Clair Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
Lawyers Head
While visiting Lawyers Head, you might make a stop by sights like St. Clair Beach and Tomahak Beach.
Mornington
While there might not be top attractions in Mornington, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Speight's Brewery and Grand Casino.
